SYDNEY, Australia - The Covid-19 cases continued to rise sharply in the state of Western Australia (WA) as health authorities said the peak of hospital cases is expected to come later this month. On Thursday, the state recorded 4,535 new cases in the 24 hours to 8:00 p.m. local time Wednesday...
The Philippine and Australian governments have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthen the ties of both countries across all areas. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial and Australian DFAT Southeast Asia Maritime Division First Assistant Secretary...
GRAFTON, Australia -- Floodwaters crashed into more towns on Australia's east coast as a deadly storm front barrelled south on Wednesday towards Sydney, where the main dam began to spill water. The death toll rose to 12 in a week-long disaster that has washed cars from roads and forced tens of...
The Adelaide 36ers and Kai Sotto took their fifth win of the season after routing the Cairns Taipans, 82-71, at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in NBL Australia. Kai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers (Adelaide 36ers) Daniel Johnson led Adelaide with 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two...
Kai Sotto watched from the sidelines as the Adelaide 36ers squandered a 10-point lead late in the fourth quarter en route to a 77-72 loss to Brisbane Bullet in the 2021-22 NBL season at Nissan Arena on Friday, Feb 22. Photo from Adelaide 36ers Sotto finished with just six points, five rebounds, and...
Top diplomats look beyond COVID-19 and the challenge of rebuilding LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, DIPLOMATS From left: Huang Xi Lian, ambassador of China; Anke Reiffenstuel, ambassador of Germany; Teodoro Locsin, Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Steven Robinson, ambassador of Australia; and Michele Boccoz,...
CANBERRA -- Australia has recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus deaths in more than 15 months. There were 42 COVID-19 deaths reported across Australia on Wednesday -- 21 each in the country's two biggest states, New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria. According to Daily Mail Australia, the...
SYDNEY, Australia -- An Australian and Canadian study has found that childhood COVID-19 vaccination not only leads to high relative reductions in child disease and mortality, but also benefits adults, particularly the unvaccinated. The findings, published in MedRxiv and released by the Griffith...
Sorting out holiday wines with Australian ambassador Steven Robinson WINE PRO Australian ambassador Steven J. Robinson Merry Christmas, everyone. As this column comes out, the worst of the holidays—a.k.a preparing for it—is behind us. All that’s left to do is to enjoy great food and look...
VICT takes delivery of six new Kalmar Auto Container Carriers_1141x640 International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)'s subsidiary in Melbourne, Australia, the fully-automated Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), recently expanded its fleet to 17 by taking delivery of six...
CANBERRA -- Australia's expert panel on immunizations has shortened the recommended wait time for coronavirus booster vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunizations (ATAGI) said on Sunday that the interval between the second and booster shots for people over 18 has been cut from...
The Philippines’ King of the Road makes an appearance in the Land Down Under There are many emblems that truly capture the Filipino spirit and among them is the jeepney . Dubbed as the Philippines’ “King of the Road,” this public utility vehicle has been in service for many years, helping...
